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FACULTY
The faculty roster can be viewed online at http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?action=faculty&PID=19959&CatID=21 where faculty can be searched for by Department.

Master of Arts in Public Policy (M.A.P.P.)

PURPOSE
The Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) is a joint venture of Liberty University School of Law and Liberty University’s Helms School of Government.

Graduate level training pointedly designed to “impact the world” by training Christ-centered statesmen, leaders, scholars and policy makers, the MAPP will train its graduate to effectively shape policy in governmental, legislative, political, communications, managerial, academic, and international relations areas.

The Master of Arts in Public Policy provides access to faculty who are statesmen, leaders and policy makers and embody a Christ-centered philosophy that Liberty University ascribes to an imparts to a world in need of Christ’s directed influence.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general admission requirements, specific requirements for admission to the Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) are as follows:

Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.).

An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale).

TOEFL (if applicable).

Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be admitted on Academic Caution status; these students must take and pass GRST 500 – Introduction to Graduate Writing in their first semester.

TRANSFER CREDIT
Students may transfer up to nine (9) hours of graduate-level credit from an accredited institution. In order to transfer credit, students must have earned the minimum grade of B (or B-), and courses must have been completed within 10 years of the start date of the student’s program at Liberty University. Credits from a prior degree on the same academic level earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on issues affecting federal, state and/or local legislative bodies.

Analyze impact of existing or proposed public policies on individuals, institutions, American society and/or international relations.

Analyze structure and operations of governments, corporations, for-profit, non-profit entities and the judiciary as they relate to public policy.

Apply appropriate analysis skills.

PROGRAM FORMAT
The Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) will be offered entirely online with a few optional residential intensive sessions typically during times when the Liberty University School of Law is not in session, such as during the breaks or summer months.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to other regulations governing graduation as stated in this Catalog, Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) graduates must:

Complete 39 total hours.

A minimum of 30 hours must be completed through Liberty University, not to include credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty.

A maximum of nine (9) hours of transfer credit, including credit from a degree on the same academic level previously earned through Liberty, may be applied to the degree.

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

No more than two (2) grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-).

No grades of D may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-).

For information regarding the repeat policy, please refer to “Course Repeat Policy” in the Academic Information and Policies section of this Catalog.

Students must complete all work for the degree within five years of initial enrollment of the program.

All Online students admitted on Academic Caution are required to enroll in and pass GRST 500 in their first semester.

Submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of the final semester.

The faculty may change the requirements for the receipt of the Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP), as well as the courses offered, at any time. A student will be subject to the graduation requirements of the Catalog at the time of the student’s enrollment. To maintain enrollment, students must enroll in at least one course during the academic year (from Fall to Summer).

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take PPOL 501, PPOG 502, and PPOG 503 before PPOG 504, PPOG 506, and PPOL 505. The content of these courses will help set a foundation for the remaining Public Policy coursework.

2 Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may substitute electives with up to nine credit hours from the following courses: LAW 501, 502, 531, 532, 581, 585, 601, 605, 610, 645, 720, 721, 725, 741, 743, 745, 755, 760, 761 and 765. Non-Liberty students pursuing a J.D. or have a completed J.D. may be able to use up to 9 hours of Law Credit towards this degree pending review and approval by the LU School of Law.

Cognates

(M.A.P.P.) Master of Arts in Public Policy (39 hrs) Campaigns and Elections Cognate

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take PPOL 501, PPOG 502, and PPOG 503 before PPOG 504, PPOG 506, and PPOL 505. The content of these courses will help set a foundation for the remaining Public Policy coursework.

2 Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may substitute electives with up to nine credit hours from the following courses: LAW 501, 502, 531, 532, 581, 585, 601, 605, 610, 645, 720, 721, 725, 741, 743, 745, 755, 760, 761 and 765. Non-Liberty students pursuing a J.D. or have a completed J.D. may be able to use up to 9 hours of Law Credit towards this degree pending review and approval by the LU School of Law.

(M.A.P.P.) Master of Arts in Public Policy (39 hrs) International Affairs Cognate

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take PPOL 501, PPOG 502, and PPOG 503 before PPOG 504, PPOG 506, and PPOL 505. The content of these courses will help set a foundation for the remaining Public Policy coursework.

2 Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may substitute electives with up to nine credit hours from the following courses: LAW 501, 502, 531, 532, 581, 585, 601, 605, 610, 645, 720, 721, 725, 741, 743, 745, 755, 760, 761 and 765. Non-Liberty students pursuing a J.D. or have a completed J.D. may be able to use up to 9 hours of Law Credit towards this degree pending review and approval by the LU School of Law.

(M.A.P.P.) Master of Arts in Public Policy (39 hrs) Middle East Affairs Cognate

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take PPOL 501, PPOG 502, and PPOG 503 before PPOG 504, PPOG 506, and PPOL 505. The content of these courses will help set a foundation for the remaining Public Policy coursework.

2 Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may substitute electives with up to nine credit hours from the following courses: LAW 501, 502, 531, 532, 581, 585, 601, 605, 610, 645, 720, 721, 725, 741, 743, 745, 755, 760, 761 and 765. Non-Liberty students pursuing a J.D. or have a completed J.D. may be able to use up to 9 hours of Law Credit towards this degree pending review and approval by the LU School of Law.

(M.A.P.P.) Master of Arts in Public Policy (39 hrs) Public Administration Cognate

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take PPOL 501, PPOG 502, and PPOG 503 before PPOG 504, PPOG 506, and PPOL 505. The content of these courses will help set a foundation for the remaining Public Policy coursework.

2 Students who have obtained or are pursuing a J.D. through Liberty University may substitute electives with up to nine credit hours from the following courses: LAW 501, 502, 531, 532, 581, 585, 601, 605, 610, 645, 720, 721, 725, 741, 743, 745, 755, 760, 761 and 765. Non-Liberty students pursuing a J.D. or have a completed J.D. may be able to use up to 9 hours of Law Credit towards this degree pending review and approval by the LU School of Law.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.S.)

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Master’s degree is to offer Criminal Justice professionals an advanced degree which focuses on both the Criminal Justice context and professional administration therein. The online context will allow these professionals to advance their careers by completing the degree while still working fulltime. Additionally, those students who seek a terminal degree in Criminal Justice or Public Administration will find this Master’s degree to be a helpful stepping stone.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general admission requirements, specific requirements for admission to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS) are as follows:

Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.).

An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale).

TOEFL (if applicable).

Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be admitted on Academic Caution status; these students must take and pass GRST 500 – Introduction to Graduate Writing in their first semester.

TRANSFER CREDIT
Students may transfer up to six (6) hours of graduate-level credit from an accredited institution. In order to transfer credit, students must have earned the minimum grade of B-, and courses must have been completed within 10 years of the start date of the student’s program at Liberty University. Credits from a prior degree on the same academic level earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:

Synthesize best practices and trends in Criminal Justice organizations.

Integrate solid Christian World view principles into ethical and legal decision making in a criminal justice context.

Apply solutions to leadership challenges in the justice organization context.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to other regulations governing graduation as stated in this Catalog, M.S. in Criminal Justice graduates must:

Complete 36 total hours.

A minimum of 30 hours must be completed through Liberty University, not to include credits from a prior degree earned through Liberty.

A maximum of 6 hours of transfer credit, including credit from a degree on the same academic level previously earned through Liberty, may be applied to the degree.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00.

No more than two (2) grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-).

No Grade of D may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-).

For information regarding the repeat policy, please refer to “Course Repeat Policy” in the Academic Information and Policies section of this Catalog.

Students must complete all work for the degree within five years of initial enrollment in the program.

All online students admitted on Academic Caution are required to enroll in and pass GRST 500 in their first semester.

Submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of the final semester.